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  Analytics the Right Way - A...

  Tim Wilson, Dr. Joe Sutherland

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  Organizations have more data at their fingertips than ever, and their ability to put that data to productive use should be a key source of sustainable competitive advantage. Yet, business leaders looking to tap into a steady and manageable stream of "actionable insights" often, instead, get blasted with a deluge of dashboards, chart-filled slide decks, and opaque machine learning jargon that leaves them asking, "So what?" 
   
   
   
  Analytics the Right Way is a guide for these leaders. It provides a clear and practical approach to putting analytics to productive use with a three-part framework that brings together the realities of the modern business environment with the deep truths underpinning statistics, computer science, machine learning, and artificial intelligence. The result: a pragmatic and actionable guide for delivering clarity, order, and business impact to an organization's use of data and analytics. 
   
   
   
  The book uses real-world examples from the authors' direct experiences—working inside organizations, as external consultants, and as educators—to empower the listener to put foundational analytical and statistical concepts to effective use in a business context.

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  National Parks Forever - Fifty...

  Jonathan B. Jarvis, T. Destry...

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  Two leaders of the National Park Service provide a front-row seat to the disastrous impact of partisan politics over the past fifty years—and offer a bold vision for the parks’ future. 
    
  The US National Parks, what environmentalist and historian Wallace Stegner called America’s “best idea,” are under siege. Since 1972, partisan political appointees in the Department of the Interior have offered two conflicting views of the National Park Service (NPS): one vision emphasizes preservation and science-based decision-making, and another prioritizes economic benefits and privatization. These politically driven shifts represent a pernicious, existential threat to the very future of our parks. 
    
  For the past fifty years, brothers Jonathan B. and T. Destry Jarvis have worked both within and outside NPS as leaders and advocates. National Parks Forever interweaves their two voices to show how our parks must be protected from those who would open them to economic exploitation, while still allowing generations to explore and learn in them. Their history also details how Congress and administration appointees have used budget and staffing cuts to sabotage NPS’s ability to manage the parks and even threatened their existence. Drawing on their experience, Jarvis and Jarvis make a bold and compelling proposal: that it is time for NPS to be removed from the Department of the Interior and made an independent agency, similar to the Smithsonian Institution, giving NPS leaders the ability to manage park resources and plan our parks’ protection, priorities, and future.

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  Pacific Northwest Foraging for...

  Dion Rosser

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  Start Your Foraging Adventure in the Pacific Northwest and Find Free Food in the Wild! 
   
  Have you ever wondered if you could eat a plant you saw outside? This book shows you how to safely find and enjoy wild foods in the Pacific Northwest.
  It's easy to follow and perfect for kids and adults who want to learn foraging.
   
  What You'll Learn: 
  
  - Easy Foraging Tips:  Simple steps to get started right away. 
  - Best Tools to Use:  What you need to find and pick wild food. 
  - Seasonal Guide:  What grows during spring, summer, fall, and winter. 
  - How to Identify Plants:  Know what's safe to eat and what's not. 
  - Yummy Recipes:  Cook tasty meals with your wild finds. 
  - Stay Safe:  Learn how to avoid poisonous plants. 
  - And Much More! 
   
  Includes 80+ Pictures to help you identify plants easily!
   
  BONUS:  Free Pacific Northwest Foraging Calendar to know exactly when to pick different foods for the best results!
   
  Imagine walking outside and finding berries, mushrooms, and plants you can eat. This book makes it fun and easy to explore and enjoy nature's snacks.

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  AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner...

  David Clifton, Ben Piper

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  In the newly revised second edition of AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide: Foundational (CLF-C02) Exam, a team of veteran IT professionals and educators delivers an up-to-date and easy-to-follow introduction to Amazon's industry-leading cloud technology and the introductory certification exam that demonstrates your understanding of it. 
   
   
   
  Used by thousands of companies across the globe, Amazon Web Services (AWS) is an integral part of business IT operations at firms in virtually every industry and sector. In this book, you'll prepare to pass the recently updated AWS Certification Exam and prove your knowledge of critical AWS cloud technologies and capabilities. You'll find complete and thorough coverage of every topic included on the exam, from infrastructure to architecture and cybersecurity. You'll also discover comprehensive discussions of the AWS Cloud value proposition, as well as billing, account management, and pricing models. 
   
   
   
  The AWS Certified AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide is an essential resource for any IT professional that works directly with Amazon Web Services, as well as students in IT fields, and non-technical professionals who work with and alongside technical experts.

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  NLP - Unleashing the Power of...

  Brian Murray

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  "Natural language processing (NLP): Unleashing the Power of Human Communication through Machine Intelligence" is a comprehensive guide to understanding and building intelligent systems using artificial intelligence (AI). The book provides a thorough introduction to AI, including its historical context, evolution, and ethical considerations. 
  The fundamentals of AI are explored, including machine learning, deep learning, natural language processing, and computer vision. The book then delves into building intelligent systems, covering topics such as data collection, preprocessing, and feature engineering, as well as model selection, training, and evaluation. 
  Numerous applications of AI are discussed, including image and speech recognition, autonomous vehicles, healthcare and biotechnology, and finance and economics. Advanced topics in AI such as quantum computing, neural architecture search, and explainable AI are also explored. 
  The book concludes by examining the future of AI, including the current state of research and development, predictions for the future, and ethical considerations and potential risks. Throughout the book, readers are encouraged to think critically and responsibly about AI and its impact on society. 
   

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  Time Series Data Analysis - 2 in...

  Brian Paul

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  From the fundamentals of time series components to the complexities of modern forecasting models, the book navigates through the nuances of stationarity, seasonality, and autocorrelation, equipping readers with the tools to identify and leverage patterns within time-dependent data. Through detailed exploration of data preparation, exploratory data analysis, and a variety of forecasting methods, from classical approaches like ARIMA to cutting-edge deep learning techniques, this book lays a solid foundation for predictive modeling. 
  Key Features:In-depth Coverage: From basic concepts to advanced analysis techniques, the book provides comprehensive insights into time series analysis.Practical Case Studies: Real-world applications in finance, weather forecasting, energy demand, and retail sales offer hands-on learning experiences.Cutting-edge Techniques: Explore the latest in machine learning and deep learning, tailored specifically for time series forecasting.Evaluation Strategies: Learn how to effectively evaluate and optimize forecasting models, ensuring accuracy and reliability in predictions.Tools and Software: An overview of essential tools, including Python and R code snippets, for applying time series analysis in practical settings. 
  Time Series Data Analysis: A Comprehensive Guide for Very Beginner is your key to unlocking the predictive power of time-dependent data. Embrace the opportunity to transform raw data into insightful forecasts that can drive decision-making and innovation in any field. 
   

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